Content tagged with "strength"
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October 9, 2003
Making steels stronger
As we get into modifying a steel's strength and hardness, keep a couple things in mind. First, don't confuse hardness with hardenability. A steel's maximum hardness is a function of its carbon content: more carbon, more hardness. Hardenability, on the other hand, refers to the amount of... Read more...
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August 28, 2003
Carbon content, steel classifications, and alloy steels
Generally, carbon is the most important commercial steel alloy. Increasing carbon content increases hardness and strength and improves hardenability. But carbon also increases brittleness and reduces weldability because of its tendency to form martensite. This means carbon content can be both a... Read more...
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August 28, 2003
Considering thermal processes for dissimilar metals
This joint has dual characteristics—a brazed joint on the steel side and a welded joint on the aluminum side. A reliable method of joining the two most commonly used metals, steel and aluminum, would make it possible to make these joints in several applications. On one hand,... Read more...
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April 24, 2003
The anatomy of a monster truck
It can be only one thing: a BIGFOOT® monster truck. And it contains an unbelievable amount of tube. Just a Hobby It all started innocently. Bob Chandler was a construction contractor by day, a 4x4 enthusiast by night, and a lead-foot all the time. His notoriously heavy foot led to a... Read more...
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May 15, 2001
Know your bending basics—Part I
Editor's Note: This article is Part I of a two-part series discussing bending. Read Part II .
Of all of the operations that typically are done in a stamping die, it seems that achieving and maintaining a 90-degree bend are two of the most difficult.
To accomplish these tasks... Read more...
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March 5, 2001
The basic elements of tubular hydroforming
Tube hydroforming has been well-known since the 1950s. However, with recent advancements in computer controls and high-pressure hydraulic systems, the process has become a viable method for mass production, especially with the use of internal pressures of up to 6,000 pounds per square inch... Read more...
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